Movement and wellness study for school-age children
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a special program called the Melillo Method, which uses movements and activities to help children feel better emotionally, socially, and in school. It may help children who are struggling with behavior or emotions.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be 8 years old or older.
- Your child must attend Roodhouse Elementary or North Greene Jr. High School.
- Your child must have a score of 17 or higher on a behavior screening questionnaire (SDQ-P) and a total impact score of 2 or higher.
- Your child cannot have a history of epilepsy.
- Your child cannot have a diagnosis of Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) or Conduct Disorder (CD).
- Your child must be able to participate in standard assessments and therapy without limitations (e.g., no uncorrected vision or hearing loss, no paralysis of arms or legs).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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